Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Loon week continues on my blog! Here's the father Loon giving a warning to some fishermen that were too close to their family. Loons need their privacy and space and can become very sensitive to disturbance. When upset - they will give their tremolo call (that Loon laugh - hence the phrase crazy like a Loon) and they will stand up out of the water and flap their wings to make themselves appear bigger. I am happy to report the fishermen moved on and the father settled down. It is best to keep zoom camera lens distance around the families.

7 comments:

Oh Shelley - I have so enjoyed each of your Loon posts! You really got some outstanding pictures. I really love the Loon taking off - wow - the black & white pin striping on the neck and going down the body is just so cool! The babies and the fish in the mouth -- the Dad in 'protection' mode - wow!! Just love each one - great and fun to see! I never tire of them - thanks!

Nice shot. I went to a lecture given by a Michigan photographer, Charles St.Charles, and he spent a significant portion on loons. I have been fascinated ever since. The coolest things I remember was giving them distance and time to be acquainted with your presence and that the bones of a loon are actually hollow allowing them to dive deep in the water to get food.